The Public Communication of Science and Technology Network announces the call for proposals for its next conference, to be held in Aberdeen, Scotland, 27 – 29 May 2025. Pre-conference workshops will be held on the 26 of May.
We invite science and technology communication researchers and practitioners to submit proposals for this conference, in line with the theme and guidelines. Please submit your proposals via the online submission system no later than 7 September 2024 (17:00 BST).
PCST 2025 Conference Theme
The theme for the 2025 Conference is ‘Science communication for positive change: exploring transitions, traditions, and tensions.’ In our work as science communicators, we are influenced by transitions, traditions, and tensions. Members of the Public Communication of Science and Technology Scientific Committee (PCST) held a seminar to discuss in more detail what proposals and ideas might fall under the PCST 2025 conference theme of 'Using Science Communication to effect positive change: exploring transitions, traditions and tensions ' The seminar was led by Dr Declan Fahy, Dr Melanie Smallman and Professor Richard Holliman. Here is a summary of that session which may help you as you consider your submissions: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/conferences/themes-3060.php
We are excited to see your thoughts and interpretations of the themes through the Call for Abstracts which is now open until the 7 of September 2024: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/conferences/abstract-submission-3061.php
In 2025, the PCST Conference will bring us together to discuss how science communication can make a positive impact in our evolving world, particularly in the face of challenges like the climate crisis, global health concerns, and poverty. For more information on the call, guidelines for authors, PCST presentation formats and proposal writing tips go to: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/conferences/abstract-submission-3061.php
This is an international conference and the first time it will be held in the UK. You can find out more about PCST here: https://www.pcst.network/